David Returns for Another Year
David first became connected to LINK through Dr. Gunn after previously coaching high school debate with Chicago Debates. His experience with students made mentorship feel like a natural step. “It’s been very rewarding. A lot of us have professional experience or have already gone through the college process and entered the workforce. There’s a lot of value you can add just be being yourself and bringing your experience to someone new.”
For David, one of the biggest misconceptions about mentorship is that you have to have everything figured out before you can be helpful. His advice to someone considering becoming a mentor is “Don’t overthink it. There’s a lot that anybody can contribute.”
As he begins building a relationship with Addison, David is looking forward to learning more about who she is, her interests, aspirations, and goals for the future.
Those early conversations are what help mentorship grow into something meaningful. By listening, sharing experiences, and simply showing up consistently, mentors like David can become another trusted person in a Scholar’s corner.
